Michael M. Hensley: Conversations in Art, Theory, and Visual Understanding

The Michael M. Hensley Podcast is a platform dedicated to exploring the ideas, practices, and philosophies that inform a lifetime of artistic inquiry and education. Through thoughtful dialogue and reflective commentary, each episode delves into topics central to Michael Hensley’s educational pursuits, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the visual arts and their enduring relevance.

Core subjects include Art Theory, Art as a Universal Language, Artistic Anatomy, The Elements of Drawing, The Elements of Shading, and Humanimalia, a unique exploration of the intersection between human and animal form, symbolism, and design. Additional episodes feature wide-ranging conversations on classical traditions, creative process, and the evolving role of the artist as both thinker and maker.

Whether you’re a student, educator, or working artist, this podcast offers insights that connect technique with meaning, and form with philosophy, inviting listeners to view drawing not merely as representation, but as a profound way of seeing and understanding the world.